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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 2016
Page
1
Tightly worded city budget clash draws arts community into controversy. Free arrows linked to Tom Markus 2017 plan spark debate over funding and architectural priorities. Public discourse centers on the intent behind the provocative display and its political edges.
Town budget process draws public attention as commissioners debate a nearly $200 million city budget. Commissioner Matthew Herbert faced criticism for suggesting the budget could steer Lawrence toward Topeka, an idea he later apologized for. Observations from Monday and readings point to a statehouse vibe in the local discourse.
Lawrence City Commission on Tuesday established a maximum budget of 29 million in property taxes for 2017, a rise of 0.533 in the mill levy and about 500000 more than the city manager proposed. Commissioners can still reduce the levy but cannot increase it, with an Aug budget hearing planned.
The ACLU files in Shawnee County District Court to block Secretary of State Kris Kobach's temporary rule restricting who may vote in federal elections. The move targets about 17 000 voters who registered without proof of U.S. citizenship and seeks class action status for all affected voters.
A brief invitation appears urging readers to join the LJWorld social media presence on Facebook and Twitter for updates and community engagement.
Lawrence man Ryan Miller aged 36 pleaded no contest to seven felonies including aggravated criminal sodomy rape and five counts of aggravated burglary for a string of break ins on November 7 2015. Witnesses said he used a BB gun during the incidents and entered four homes along Alabama Maine and Missouri streets with victims noting a weapon drawn but no injuries.
A 9 month old girl found injured in a Lawrence dumpster on July 7 was released from a Kansas City hospital in serious but stable condition. Police continue to investigate. the baby remains under state care and outpatient treatment. No charges yet, parents were arrested July 14 for unrelated disorderly conduct at Perry Lake. Call 785-832-7509 with tips.
KU football players spoke at Big 12 media days in Dallas about their winless yet enjoyable 2015 season. They reflected on the challenges, team spirit, and lessons learned as they move forward in 2016.
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